Wasco Lake is a glacially formed alpine lake located in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. A part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area, Wasco Lake is a popular hiking destination and can be accessed via the Pacific Crest Trail.[1]

Wasco lake
Wasco Lake viewed from Pacific Crest Trail
Location of Wasco Lake in Oregon, USA.
Location of Wasco Lake in Oregon, USA.
Wasco lake
Location of Wasco Lake in Oregon, USA.
Location of Wasco Lake in Oregon, USA.
Wasco lake
LocationJefferson County, Oregon
Coordinates44°30′36″N 121°48′42″W / 44.5098669°N 121.8117282°W / 44.5098669; -121.8117282 (Wasco Lake)
TypeNatural alpine lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area17.3 acres (7.0 ha)
Shore length1.6 mi (0.97 km)
Surface elevation5,115 ft (1,559 m)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

In 2003, the devastating B&B Complex Fire hit the area of Wasco Lake.[2]

Location

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Wasco Lake is located at an elevation of 5,115 ft (1,559 m) on the eastern slope of Three Fingered Jack in the Cascade Mountain Range and is a part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Final Environmental Impact Statement - Land and Resource Management Plan - Willamette National Forest p.144 [1]
  2. ^ "B&B_Complex Homepage". www.orww.org. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  3. ^ "Wasco Lake (lake)". us.geoview.info. Retrieved 2016-10-03.